Porn Addiction Therapy in Texas
The phrase porn addiction is used by the general population to describe an uncontrollable compulsion to consume sexually explicit content. This compulsion may result in negative impacts on an individual’s personal, familial, social, and professional life. If you think that you may be suffering from porn addiction, or you’re concerned about someone close to you, please reference the signs and symptoms here for confirmation.
The State of Pornography in the Lone Star State
Is Porn Legal in Texas?
As with all U.S. states, pornography is legal for sale, distribution, or viewing in Texas. There is even a growing industry within. While there are no notable production studios (as there are with California) the proliferation of user-generated content has fostered a new “professional” avenue for some. For instance, the Dallas Observer reports that in North Texas, many men and women are using OnlyFans as a source of reliable income that is free of exploitation from other parties.
However, regulations regarding pornography have been a contentious topic in Texas. Governor Greg Abbott signed into law (through House Bill 1181) a requirement of pornographic websites and apps to verify the age of users accessing the platforms from within the state. The law also required platforms to provide a warning about the mental health risk of pornographic content consumption. In 2023, a federal judge blocked the law’s age verification requirement and health warnings, indicating that the law likely violated the Constitution. But in March of the same year, a divided panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the governor’s age verification ruling. They did however, uphold the. block on the requirement of mental health warnings, indicating that pornography platforms can’t be forced to publish statements with which they disagree. Then, early in 2024, an emergency appeal to block the age-verification law was filed by the Free Speech Coalition, a trade association for the adult entertainment industry. This was followed by a Supreme Court ruling (April 2024) that refused to block the law. To date, digital porn consumers in Texas continue to receive an age-verification prompt prior to accessing sexually explicit sites and apps.
Porn Addiction Statistics for the State of Texas
As someone who may be struggling with porn addiction you may feel isolated and alone. You’re not. In a state of more than 30 million residents, the number of people who are experiencing the same compulsive behavior is growing with the growth of online pornography. Both men and women in addition to young Texans join the rest of the U.S. in sharing the following statistics:
Median consumption rates of porn are 74.5% among men and 58% among women (source)
9% of porn consumers are unable to stop on their own (source)
11% of American men and 3% of women self-report that they are addicted to pornography (source)
More than 30% of surveyed companies have terminated employees for inappropriate use of the Internet, including porn consumption (source)
93% of males and 62% of females are exposed to online pornography during their teenage years (source). More than 50% of teenagers who have had prior exposure to porn exhibit high-risk sexual behaviors (source)
Online Porn Addiction Therapy Near You in Texas
Get help today. Kindbridge Behavioral Health provides counseling in a confidential and non-judgemental virtual environment that is easily accessible whether you’re in Austin, San Antonio, Wichita Falls or anywhere else in Texas. Our therapists have expertise in treating hyper-sexuality disorders in addition to cooccurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and more. Given that there may be a combination of factors that contribute to your compulsion, treatment generally involves a multi-disciplinary approach, including one-on-one therapy and connection to support groups. A qualified therapist is ready for your call or email. Click below to get started.
Porn Addiction Therapy for Couples in Texas
Problematic consumption of pornography often impacts more than the individual, but their partner too. In addition to individualized porn addiction therapy, Kindbridge offers couples counseling to Texas residents. Click below to schedule a couples session:
Cost of Porn Addiction Counseling in Texas
Kindbridge Behavioral Health offers flexible pricing for online counseling for residents of Texas. View therapy rates and subscriptions here. We also accept insurance and offer direct billing for qualifying plans which you can reference here.
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